For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,390 students in Mclean County, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Mclean County, KY are Mclean County Middle School, Calhoun Elementary School and Livermore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mclean County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Mclean County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mclean County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mclean County Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 Hwy 136 E
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-5191
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-5191
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
755 Main St
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-3264
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-3264
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Livermore Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Eighth St
Livermore, KY 42352
(270) 278-2522
Livermore, KY 42352
(270) 278-2522
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
640 Main St
Sacramento, KY 42372
(270) 736-2343
Sacramento, KY 42372
(270) 736-2343
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Mclean County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1859 Hwy 136 E
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-5278
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-5278
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Mclean County Alternative Center
Alternative School
310 West 7th Street
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-5257
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-5257
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Mclean County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Island Alternative Education Program (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
510 Adams St
Island, KY 42350
(270) 486-3253
Island, KY 42350
(270) 486-3253
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mclean County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Mclean County, KY include Mclean County Middle School, Calhoun Elementary School and Livermore Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mclean County?
6 public schools are located in Mclean County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mclean County?
Mclean County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mclean County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mclean County include: Livermore Elementary School vs. Calhoun Elementary School, Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary School vs. Calhoun Elementary School, Calhoun Elementary School vs. Livermore Elementary School
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